Controls Engineer

Vectis Recruitment Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering group is looking for a Control Engineer to enhance equipment uptime and reliability by integrating new technologies and optimizing legacy control systems. The ideal candidate will have an Electrical Engineering Degree and experience with Siemens S7 or Allen Bradley PLCs. Responsibilities include developing troubleshooting systems and assisting in capital project programs. This role requires strong programming skills, particularly in Python, and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Siemens S7 and/or Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Design and implementation of PLC control systems.
• Ability to develop PLC programs in Ladder Logic and SCL.

Responsibilities

• Improve and optimize equipment uptime and efficiency.
• Develop troubleshooting support systems for control systems.
• Assist in upgrading legacy control systems.

Skills

Programming languages (Python)

PLC control systems

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering Degree

Tools

Siemens S7

Allen Bradley PLCs

Job description

Job Description

A precision engineering group which is currently investing in large scale plant improvements and implementing the latest manufacturing technologies has a new vacancy for a Control Engineer. Working as part of the group improvement team, you will be working on integrating new technologies & upgrading legacy control systems. Candidates are sought with a keen interest in new technologies and a good level of programming languages such as Python.

The Role

• Improve and optimize equipment uptime, reliability, and efficiency.
• Improve processes, programs & procedures.
• Develop self-sustainable trouble-shooting support system for various machines control system.
• Review the subsequent programming and modification when needed to existing control system.
• Assist in upgrading legacy control systems as and when required.
• Developing new strategies to monitor machines digitally and to optimise.
• Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
• Provide technical expertise to plant personnel including the maintenance team
• Troubleshooting failures, directing repairs and evaluating equipment.

The Person

• Electrical Engineering Degree with hands on experience of Siemens S7 and/or Allen Bradley PLCs. (Knowledge of Mitsubishi PLCs is an advantage)
• Design and implementation PLC control systems for manual and automated machines.
• Ability to develop PLC programs, using structured programming practices in Ladder Logic and SCL, including motion control applications.
• Experience in integrating industrial robots with CNC machines or standalone manufacturing equipment. (preferable, not essential)
• Good organizational and communication skills and a proven ability to facilitate and deliver improvement.